Gentle Grape vs Green Bay

Gentle GrapeSherwin-WilliamsvsGreen BaySherwin-WilliamsΔE 31.7Very different colors

Gentle Grape and Green Bay come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Hue-wise, Gentle Grape belongs to the grey family and Green Bay to the blue-green family. The 15-point LRV gap — 26 for Gentle Grape vs 11 for Green Bay — means Gentle Grape will open up a space more effectively. Where Gentle Grape leans neutral, Green Bay reads cool — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 31.7 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Gentle Grape
Sherwin-Williams · 9074
Hex#908A9B
LRV26.4
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number9074
Undertone
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessMedium
Green Bay
Sherwin-Williams · 6481
Hex#2E6864
LRV11.4
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6481
Undertone
TemperatureCool
BrightnessDark

Gentle Grape vs Green Bay Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Gentle Grape on one side and Green Bay on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.

More Gentle Grape comparisons

See how Gentle Grape stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
Gentle Grape
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Gentle Grape
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
Gentle Grape
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Gentle Grape reads noticeably lighter

Purbeck Stone
Gentle Grape
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone is the lighter choice

Evergreen Fog
Gentle Grape
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Evergreen Fog reads slightly lighter

Mizzle
Gentle Grape
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle is the lighter choice

Agreeable Gray
Gentle Grape
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray is the lighter choice

Denim Drift
Gentle Grape
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Nearly identical in tone

Tranquil Dawn
Gentle Grape
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn is the lighter choice

Balboa Mist
Gentle Grape
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist is the lighter choice

Vintage Vogue
Gentle Grape
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Gentle Grape reads noticeably lighter

Pale Green
Gentle Grape
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Pale Green reads slightly lighter

Pine Needle
Gentle Grape
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Gentle Grape reads noticeably lighter

Cement grey
Gentle Grape
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Nearly identical in tone

Black grey
Gentle Grape
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Gentle Grape reads noticeably lighter

Piazza
Gentle Grape
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza is the lighter choice

Humble Yellow
Gentle Grape
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow is the lighter choice

Windmill Lane
Gentle Grape
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Windmill Lane reads slightly lighter

Senses
Gentle Grape
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Senses reads noticeably lighter

Lamp Black
Gentle Grape
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Gentle Grape reads noticeably lighter

Washed Linen
Gentle Grape
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Washed Linen is the lighter choice

Tea with Florence
Gentle Grape
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Gentle Grape reads slightly lighter

Thames Fog
Gentle Grape
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Nearly identical in tone

Ocean Abyss
Gentle Grape
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Gentle Grape reads noticeably lighter

Classic Silver
Gentle Grape
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Classic Silver reads noticeably lighter

Teton Blue
Gentle Grape
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Teton Blue reads slightly lighter

RAL 110-2
Gentle Grape
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 is the lighter choice

RAL 110-1
Gentle Grape
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
Gentle Grape
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Gentle Grape
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Gentle Grape reads noticeably lighter